Terpene Profile: Pinene

09/11/2015

Terpenes are a group of essential oils, secreted alongside cannabinoids like THC and CBD. They are generally responsible for many of the distinguishing characteristics of different strains. Pinene, a monoterpene, is produced naturally by a variety of plants, including the family of trees known as conifers as well as by cannabis. Like other terpenes, pinene has also been the subject of much medical research. Below we present a small sample of current, peer-reviewed investigations of the medical potential of this terpene.